Marc D. Cohen, MD
Dr. Cohen is Professor of Medicine with the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Cohen graduated from the George University School of Medicine and Health Science...
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Craig Martin, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Martin serves as the clinical pharmacist for University of Kentucky Hospital's Antimicrobial Management Team...
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Hatim Omar, MD, FAAP
Dr. Omar is a Professor in Pediatrics and Obstetrics Gynecology and Director of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent Program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Russell D. Cohen, MD
Dr. Cohen is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine/Section of Gastroenterology at the University of Chicago in Illinois. In addition, he is Co-Director of Clinical...
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This lecture is an overview of common child and adolescent psychiatric issues encountered in the primary care setting. The main focus is on depression, suicidal ideation (with and without self-injurious behavior), and bipolar disorder. The symptoms, preferred treatments and side effects of these treatments are discussed. Case studies are used to illustrate the varying presentations of these common problems.
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Karen M. Lommel, DO MHA
Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Consultation/Liaison Service
Kentucky Children's...
STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new STD...
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Patricia R. Jennings, DrPH, PA-C
Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Project Director, Alabama/North Carolina
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The clinical monograph 5-ASA Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis: What’s on the Horizon? will highlight clinically relevant issues regarding the use of 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) therapies in the treatment of UC and Crohn’s disease. With ongoing exploration and advancements in 5-ASA formulations, there is a distinct educational need to educate gastroenterologists on newly released safety and effi cacy data. A thorough understanding of treatment option diff erences will help facilitate...
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Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in children. Although febrile seizures are now thought to be a relatively benign syndrome, children who have experienced them are more likely than other children to later develop unprovoked seizures and epilepsy. Even though the risk of unprovoked seizures after febrile seizures is on the order of a few percent, it is several times higher than what is seen in the general population. Furthermore, a history of febrile seizures is present in...
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Shlomo Shinnar, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Epidemiology & Population Health
Hyman Climenko...
The recognition of risk factors is essential for ensuring optimal outcomes after kidney transplantation. The dynamically changing characteristics of recipients and donors are transforming allocation policy, patient care, and outcomes. The development of a new and improved process for identifying and assessing risk is urgently needed. The American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) and the American Society of Transplantation (AST) 2008 Winter Symposia focused on emerging issues in high...
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STDs are common, costly, and preventable. Worldwide, an estimated 333 million cases of curable STDs occur annually. In 1995, STDs were the most common reportable diseases in the United States. They accounted for 87 percent of the top 10 infections most frequently reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from State health departments. Of the top 10 infections, 5 were STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Each year an estimated 15 million new STD...
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William M. Geisler, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. For some people, however, IBS can be disabling. They may be unable to work, attend social events, or even...
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Lisbeth A. Selby, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Motility Laboratory
Department of Internal Medicine...
Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Female Athlete Triad and eating disorders not otherwise specified, typically emerge in early adolescence with onset shortly after puberty. Recent estimates suggest that the prevalence of anorexia ranges between 0.5 – 1% among adolescent females and is approximately 0.02% in adolescent males. The prevalence of bulimia nervosa appears higher, ranging from 1 – 3 % in adolescent females and...
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Hatim A. Omar, MD, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics Gynecology
University of Kentucky College of Medicine,...
In 1986, Congress enacted EMTALA as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA); often referred to as the “anti-dumping” law, its intent was to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of a person’s ability to pay. EMTALA is an unfunded mandate that does not require health insurance companies, government agencies, or individuals to pay for the requisite services . EMTALA states that all presenting persons must have a medical...
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Devin Faragasso, MD
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Community Faculty Member
Marshall Emergency...
Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition in children. According to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP), Asthma is under diagnosed and inadequately treated in a large proportion of both pediatric and adult patients. In 2008, the NAEPP has released a new set of guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Asthma. The aim of this program is to familiarize the primary care provider with the new guidelines which emphasize asthma control.
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Jamshed F. Kanga, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
University of Kentucky Medical Center, Professor...
